The first pair of swallows have returned to Blanche Meadow this morning. So lovely to hear their chattering and watch them dive bombing the horses. Anyone else had any return yet?
Patti
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You may have noticed in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph that our own Mike G-P is to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in September. He is part of a group of fund-raising cyclists called Six Fat Dads, hoping to collectively raise £60,000 for five local charities: Derby Breast Cancer Support, Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance, Ashgate Hospice, Neuro Care and Derbyshire Community Foundation.
Sponsor and follow them on:
- Website: http://www.fatdadstours.co.uk/
- Twitter: @fatdadstours
- Facebook: ‘Fat Dad’s Bike Tours’
We will also try to keep you up dated here at parwich.org.
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Sue P writes:
Pilates Classes are starting up again next week.
The Monday class will be starting promptly at 6.15 as the Orchestra has resumed using the hall from 7.30.
The Wednesday classes are now both mixed beginners level. The 7.15 class is not full, so if anybody would like to join, please contact me: 390373 / purvisathome2@aol.com
Also, remember that if you can’t make your regular session, you can make up a class by dropping into this one.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.
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Parwich Crown Green Bowls Club
Well we managed to survive the weather and our first matches took place this month. The only onlookers were a group of brass monkeys! What a start though.
Matlock Tuesday League.
Away – 9 April – Matlock Park B.
Captain Oates had been on the green last week, had wondered off and we haven’t seen him since. Suitably dressed in the best thermals we could find we shared the games with the opposition two each. However, you avid followers of Crown Green bowls will know that it is points which win matches. Fortunately Edith and Rick carried on from where they left off last season with a 21-5 win, only to be topped by Captain Dawn and Dot coming home to win 21-3. Although the two other pairs lost their points for were 17 and 19. The overall total was therefore Parwich 78, Matlock Park 50.
- Next match – Away – Bradwell B. – 16 April 5.30pm.
Matlock Thursday Friendly League.
Away – Lafarge Hope – 11 April.
Now you see there is the word ‘Friendly’ in the name of the League, however, there are Clubs who do seem to have a win at all costs syndrome. The larger clubs decided that you would be penalised points if a team did not field 12 players ( 6 playing in three doubles and 6 playing in 6 singles ). Now Parwich only has 13 registered players so because of illness or holidays it is very difficult to field 12 players every week. We had 11 this week. In consequence we are almost certainly going to be docked points each week. Hopefully when the plonkers who thought up this daft idea realise the error of their ways we can sort things out for next year. In the meantime YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU otherwise we are going to be disadvantaged virtually every week.
Having bored the pants off you regarding rules we did win this match as well. We won two out of the three doubles and four out of six singles. Edith and Dawn being again our best players. The overall score was Lafarge 109 and Parwich 128.
- Next – Away – Whitworth Park – 18 April – 1.45pm.
We have our first friendly game this Sunday at Hazelwood at 2.00pm. If you fancy a ride out come and watch us.
Don’t forget that this Monday night we will be on the Green at 6.30pm for a few practise ends, all welcome. If this time is not convenient gives us a call.
John B.
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If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the St Georges Day Parade on Sunday 21st April, please order by 7pm on Friday 19th.Buttonholes are priced at £3.50, and shall be available for collection from the Legion on the morning of the parade.Thanks, Delia. 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
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Rumour has it that Spring is on its way and there are a few places still available on the P&DHS trip to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show on Friday 26th April. If you would like to join us please contact Glynis Drummond on 390561 by midday Sunday 14th April to book your seat.
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There are only a few more days left to buy your ducks for the duck race on Saturday, the Legion still has some ducks available….
1ST prize £50, 2nd prize £30 and 3rd £25.
All funds raised go toward the St George’s Day Parade to be held in Parwich on Sunday April 21.
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Two new things seen today: a redpoll and a fox. John F-S.
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The Ashbourne News Telegraph have published an article about Ben Laycock (formerly of this parish), who is entering this year’s London Marathon in order to raise funds for Kith & Kids, an Autism charity.
Click here to read the article, and visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BenLaycock77 to find out more and make a donation.
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If anyone has lost a dog or dogs, there were two spaniel type dogs – 1 black and white and 1 tan running free up the lane past the cuckoo gate at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon. They both made off through the trees and bushes up onto the hillside.
Sharon S
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Circuit Training returns to the Memorial Hall this week, following its Easter break. This week is boxercise!
Sessions take place on Thursdays, from 6pm to 7pm.
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The Derbyshire Alert community messaging service gives you the opportunity to contribute to the setting of priorities in your neighbourhood.
As you may be aware, each of our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams holds a meeting every three months to set priorities, offering the public the opportunity to select what their local police officers and other agencies target.
The aim of our e-forum is to make it easier for you to have a say on priorities. Simply reply to trisha.mellor.5197@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk and tell us what you would like your team to target. Continue Reading »
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Parwich Oddfellows
AGM
At
The Sycamore.
Tuesday 16th April at 7.30
All members welcome.
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We received the following email from the Tissington Village Hall Committee:
Residents of Parwich
We are starting up our Zumba Gold class again in Tissington this Tuesday at the Village Hall. Time 7.45pm until 8.45pm Hope to see you.
Tissington Village Hall Committee.
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Hello Possums
Everyone survived the Easter break? Good.
The B.B.C has issued an apology to viewers watching the annual boat race, after Oxford’s cox spurred his crew on to victory with a barrage of clearly audible expletives, which were picked up via his radio microphone. The television watchdog committee have stated that any future transgressions would ultimately result in the race being broadcast after the watershed.
From a list of recommended hygiene procedures to reduce the risk of the dreaded novo virus whilst on your cruise: “avoid on board launderettes, avoid public lavatories and go on deck whenever possible.”
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Louis is now found and back home – 3-30pm Sunday
A mottled spaniel by the name of Louis has gone missing from Rose Cottage, Smithy Lane,
Any sightings, please contact Roger or Cath
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Our Weatherman in the Village says:
The weather certainly has the feel of the start of March rather than the start of April, but temperatures are gradually climbing and the snow is thankfully receding. The atmospheric conditions have been set for quite a while now, and the pressure has been moving in a narrow range for over 2 weeks. There are signs that this equilibrium is starting to get displaced, and that Atlantic lows are exerting their influence on the plug of cold air settled to the east of the UK. That means a change to more unsettled weather with more normal temperatures and westerly winds – much more usual weather for us. Sadly that also spells the end of the dry conditions, and there is wind, some rain and milder temperatures on the not too distant horizon.
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Programme for 2013
APRIL 16TH – Trip to Heage Windmill – meet at Village Green at 12.45pm
MAY 29TH – Trip to Dunge Valley Gardens – meet at Village Green at 12.30pm
JUNE 18th – Trip to Dambusters Museum – all welcome
JULY 24th – Trip to Red House Carriage Museum, Matlock – meet at Village Green at 1pm
AUGUST 23rd – Picnic at Ilam Park and a very short guided tour of the grounds
SEPTEMBER 17th – Trip to CocoaDance for a one hour chocolate experience, cost approx. £5.50, please let Marion -519 know if you would like to go.
OCTOBER 22nd – Talk by Ann Ford at Memorial Hall 7.30pm
NOVEMBER –TBA
DECEMBER – Christmas Lunch.
If you would like to join this friendly, relaxed group just come along or ring for more details –Liz 302, Jill 353, Lesley 542.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 7th | 6.30pm | Evensong | Parwich Church |
| Mon 8th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 8th | 12.45pm | Village Lunch: bookings Val 458 Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Mashed Carrot and Swede Sherry Trifle |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 8th | 6.30pm | Bowling: open session, all welcome | Bowling green |
| Tue 9th | 10am | Over 60’s coach trip to Byrkley Garden Centre & Burton | departs Parwich Green |
| Wed 10th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Thu 11th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 11th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 13th | 2pm | Duck Race, ducks on sale at Legion |
the Ford |
| Sun 14th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 14th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 14th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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These spectacles were found on Saturday afternoon, on a field towards the north of Low Moor Farm. The frames are purple, with contrasting green on the arms, and they are manufactured by Specsavers.
To reclaim, please call 01335 390503.
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PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLING CLUB
I know that you have all been thinking ‘when will winter end?’; think no more.
The Crown Green bowling season is upon us. You will not have to put up with another repeat of Midsummer Murders, you can come and enjoy the open air!
We have managed to get the snow off the Green, so all we need now is for the days to be dry in order to try to dry the Green off a bit. Anyway we are hoping that all being well we will be sending down a few woods on Monday 8 April at around 6.30pm. Please feel free to come down and have a try. As in previous years we have woods that you can borrow. All you need is a pair of reasonably flat shoes.
If you can’t make Monday night give John B a call on 455, or John H on 302 to arrange a better time and date for you. Look forward to seeing.
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A goldfinch heading for the niger seeds. Photo by John F-S
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http://www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Red-Cross-Week
Red Cross Week is nearly here, and once again I’ll be doing something that perhaps people from the village can help me with:
This year I’m making a hamper to raffle off, the theme being “Red”. So if anyone has anything red at all they can contribute (wine, bubble bath, food, bric a brac, books, music, accessories, plants, clothing…) I would be very grateful.
My number is 390568 and I’m happy to collect!
I need all contributions by the end of April.
Thanks so much!
Debbie Webster
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The County Council’s final plan for which lights in Parwich are to be part night can be downloaded as a pdf by clicking on the image below:
Their time scale and plans for review are:
The implementation of part night lighting for Parwich is planned to take place in May 2013 and we will review accident and crime statistics in approximately twelve months time.
Note: Our poll results disagreed with the County Council’s initial proposals for 16 of the 33 street lights in Parwich. As a result of these poll results the County Council altered their plans for 9 of those 16 lights.
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The results of the polls here at parwich.org produced a clear pattern of recommendations on part night street lighting: supporting the general principle of some lights being on all night along the prime access route of Shaw Lane and Main Street (including Nether Green and Sycamore and Chestnut Cottages), but the rest of the village being part night (including the Kiln Lane lights, proposed by the Council to be permanently switched off).
The County Council have responded positively to these poll results in general with three exceptions:
- That the light (065359) at the end of Croft Avenue be all night, because it covers a turning area at the end of a cul-de-sac
- That the three Smithy Close lights remain on all night, because it houses “vulnerable people“
- That the three Creamery Lane lights remain on all night as Parwich Parish Council recommends this (see their comment below)
They did however offered us chance to comment further. Continue Reading »
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We are updating the directory of local businesses and services – https://parwich.org/village/directory/ – which can also be found using the INFO tab at the top of this page.
If you run an enterprise based in Parwich, Alsop, Ballidon or Pikehall and would like to be included in this list, contact parwich@hotmail.co.uk or any member of the Blog team. Please give a brief description of the business/service together with contact details. If you are aware of anyone not on this list but think they might wish to be included please pass on the message.
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